Vet Serves in Denver, CO

Dr. Lori Schmalz

Verified Veterinarian

69 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

Becoming a veterinarian was a natural choice for me given my upbringing in which nearly all activities revolved around our animals. I followed the passion that was instilled in me by my family. I performed my first at-home euthanasia in 2007. It was an amazing experience with an owner and pet I had been caring for in clinic. I'll never forget what a beautiful day it was as I watched the owner kiss each of her dog's feet as he fell asleep in his beloved yard. It opened my eyes to how euthanasia could be and should be. Since then I have strived to provide excellent service so my clients and patients have the best possible experience in such a difficult and tender time.

Education

Undergraduate: Bowling Green State University - 1988

Veterinary Medicine: Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine - 1992

Certifications

3

CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian), Human-Animal Bond Certified, Fear Free Certified

 CAETA's CPEV (Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian)Human-Animal Bond CertifiedFear Free Certified
  • Based InLittleton, CO
  • Service areasDenver, CO & surrounding areas
  • Work Experience34+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs & Cats
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

SaturdayTimes Vary Weekly

Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.

Services provided

At home pet euthanasia

Dr. Lori Schmalz will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $349

Pet cremation

Dr. Lori Schmalz will arrange and handle all of your cremation needs, including careful and loving transportation of your pet to the crematorium through private or communal process handled

Est. CostFrom $149 - $499

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostFrom $18 - $265

Quality of life consult

Schedule a 1-on-1 with a vet over a virtual conference call or at home.

Est. CostStarting at $225

What pet parents are saying

Dr. Lori Schmalz was so kind, patient, and professional when performing the difficult task of euthanizing our beloved cat in our home. She responded on very short notice and made the process as smooth and peaceful as we could ask for. We appreciate her services so much and would highly recommend.

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5.0
Jan 06 2025 by Emily B.
Review by Dr. Lori Schmalz

Lori was very compassionate and patient with me throughout the process. She assured me that I was doing the right thing for my sweet Dehlia. She shared her vet experience with me and allowed me to spend time with her after. I highly recommend Dr. Lori and coda pet

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5.0
Mar 20 2025 by Janette M.
Review by Janette M.
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Dr Lori was absolutely wonderful. She cared for me, my other pets and especially focused on taking gentle thorough care of my baby who had oral cancer and could no longer eat or drink. I will seek her out specifically if/when I have to make the super hard decision to let go in the best interest of my babies in the future. On such a terrible day, she was warm, comforting, and knowledgeable. You can tell she has a heart for animals passing with dignity comfort and peace.

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5.0
Jan 16 2025 by Alison V.
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Dr Lori was so incredibly empathetic and professional. She helped us send our furbaby over the rainbow bridge in our backyard under a tree on a sunny spring morning. She treated our Bear with compassion, dignity, and respect. She was so kind to us as we went through this very sad loss of our boy of 16 years. I will call her again to help my other aging babies cross the rainbow bridge when their time comes. Thank you, Dr Lori for guiding us and helping us through this difficult event.

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5.0
Jun 16 2025 by Dean B.
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Dr. Lori was very kind and compassionate and even offered to move up my appointment due to the amount of pain my dog was experiencing. She had a very calming presence and made an extremely difficult process as comforting as possible.

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5.0
Sep 30 2025 by Andrew P.
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Dr. Schmalz was very kind and caring towards us and our dog Toby. She made sure we understood the process and gave us time after to be with Toby. She suggested that we have our other two dogs come up and see him after, which we did, and we feel that was such a good thing for them. They know what happened and they aren't looking for him in the house. Dr. Schmalz clearly loves animals and she made sure that Toby was very relaxed and could not feel any pain before she gave him the final meds. She was careful with him when we put him in her car to go to to be cremated and I have no doubt that she was very careful with him once he was out of our care. While this is always the most difficult and heartbreaking decision, it was comforting to know that Dr. Schmalz was there and we knew she cared about us and our Toby. Thank you for providing a wonderful service.

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5.0
Jan 23 2026 by Catherine M.
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